CVE-2006-5778 json
ftpd in linux-ftpd 0.17, and possibly other versions, performs a chdir before setting the UID, which allows local users to bypass intended…
published 2006-11-07 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-5762
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 30%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
ftpd in linux-ftpd 0.17, and possibly other versions, performs a chdir before setting the UID, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by redirecting their home directory to a restricted directory.
Patch / fix
- linux-ftpd Debian 12 0.17-23
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2006-5778
Exploit prediction
0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200611-05.xml
vendor-advisory
-
debian.org
/security/2006/dsa-1217
vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org /cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=384454
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/049014.html
mailing-list
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/21000
vdb-entry
-
secunia.com
/advisories/22997
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-5778
- NVD CVE-2006-5778
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